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DV03 MFE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 MFE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 130,142 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 130,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 119,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 119,782 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2013 109,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEAR SIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR WIPER ARM IS DAMAGED

Fail 17 Nov 2013 109,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEAR SIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR WIPER ARM IS DAMAGED

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered with plastic coating and unable to fully inspect

brake service

exaust corroded

front drop link bushes are split and perrished but have no play

Fail 13 Nov 2012 99,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered with plastic coating and unable to fully inspect

brake service

exaust corroded

front drop link bushes are split and perrished but have no play

Pass 5 Nov 2011 90,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake service

engine has missfire through rev range

engine light is on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,508 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to rear inner sills

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear child seat fitted

rear wiper split

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 23 Oct 2010 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to rear inner sills

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear child seat fitted

rear wiper split

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,413 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE HAVE CUTS BUT CAN NOT SEE ANY CORDS OR PLYS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRE HAVE CUTS BUT CAN NOT SEE ANY CORDS OR PLYS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 56,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to offside front wing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to offside front wing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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DV03 MFE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV03 MFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV03 MFE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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